The closed qualifiers for Dota 2’s ESL One Kuala Lumpur concluded yesterday, and with limited slots up for grabs, the qualifier was more stacked than ever—meaning some big names missed out on the fun. However, two Dota stalwarts have made it to the event on the back of surprising performances.
Team Secret and 9Pandas failed to sign exciting prospects during the trade window, limiting expectations after a disappointing TI 2023 run. Both teams were considered the losers of the Dota 2 post-TI 2023 roster shuffle. The new 9Pandas roster looked like a downgrade, and Team Secret welcomed back two familiar faces but it didn’t seem enough to convince fans either team would make it to the Malaysian tournament. However, they’ve both done just that in stunning fashion.
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